MODERN SAGA • ANCIENT FIRE
By D.W. Roach Few works of modern fantasy have captured the imagination as profoundly as J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings. Yet behind the hobbits, elves, and dark lords lies a deep well of mythological inspiration—chief among them, the rich tapestry of Norse and Viking culture. Tolkien, a philologist and scholar of ancient languages, … Continue reading The Lord of the Rings and the Echoes of Norse Myth: How Viking Lore Shaped Tolkien’s World
By D.W. Roach When we think of religion, our minds often turn to the structured faiths of the modern world—Christianity, Islam, Buddhism—religions with holy texts, clergy, and codified systems of belief. But the Norse religion, often called Old Norse paganism, was something quite different: a rich tapestry of myths, rituals, and worldviews that bound together … Continue reading Norse Faith: Belief, Myth, and the Shaping of a Pagan World
By D.W. Roach Few natural disasters in history have had the chilling, transformative impact of the climatic cataclysm of 536 CE. Described by the Byzantine historian Procopius as a year when "the sun gave forth its light without brightness," this mysterious darkening of the skies would go on to shape ecosystems, societies, and, most profoundly, … Continue reading Fimbulwinter and the Fog of 536: Norse Mythology’s Frozen Memory
So...David...where is that next novel? Well valued reader, I'm glad you've asked. The past year has perhaps been the most demanding from my Corporate Job since I joined them nearly 6 years ago. Quite frankly, I've had nearly no time to write. I was able to squeeze out half a rough draft on the fourth … Continue reading So…Where’s The Next Novel?
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Read this book. you will not be disappointed. You can find "Tales From Midhgardur" here, https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Midhgardhur-I-Colin-Brodd-ebook/dp/B01J0A507I/ 5 STARS Dark, Gritty, and Dazzling. A must read for all fans of Norse Myth. Mr. Brodd will dazzle and ensnare you in his vivid and dark Norse tales. The cover of this book does not in any way … Continue reading Review : Tales From Midhgardhur
Reviews are an Authors lifeblood and I love get feedback whether positive or constructive criticism. All of it helps me to better hone my skills and improve as a writer. Here's a review from Patty Beyer; 5 STARS!!! "I literally could not stop reading this story, I finished it in one setting. The characters were … Continue reading Review for Valhalla Unleashed – Jan 4th
So I did it. I started a real website and deleted my old blogger site. It's a good step forward to becoming credible as an Author and a business. There are frankly so many free services out there but everyone can always sniff out the cheap freebie feel. It's never a good thing when you … Continue reading Deleted Blogger…
What I'm really asking is; did the Facebook ad that I purchased get me more sales? Well, lets look at the data. Below is the ad that I posted. My first mistake that I noticed was that I completely forgot to even mention in the ad that it was an ebook! My heart sank because … Continue reading Do Facebook Ads Work?
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